Compounds
For the first few stages, the main resources in Thrive are Compounds. Compounds are used in processes to create other compounds or are consumed in another way.
Types of Compounds
There are multiple different Compounds in Thrive.
Cloud Compounds
These Compounds spawn in clouds generated in the environment.
- Glucose
- Iron
(Also is emitted from Chunks) - Hydrogen Sulfide
- Ammonia
- Phosphates
Environmental Gasses
These Compounds do not spawn as clouds in the environment, but are present throughout the entire patch and affect some processes. The amounts of these compounds in patches always add up to 100%. To read more about gasses, see Environmental Conditions.
- Oxygen
- Nitrogen
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Agents
These Compounds are created in special organelles and have special uses.
- OxyToxy
- Mucilage
ATP
ATP 
is created primarily via Glucose and is needed to keep your organism alive.
Development
For information regarding the behind the scenes and theory behind Compounds, go to Compound System Development.